Composition Exercise 1: Framing - schs

Composition Exercise 1: Framing
Cinematography, much like photography, involves the creative use of
framing. Your task is to plan and photograph interesting and effective
shots to demonstrate each of the 8 framing principles discussed in class.
Process:
- In your groups, search the school for interesting locations, objects, or
backgrounds for your photographs.
-You may combine principles, but should have a minimum of 5 shots.
- Plan and sketch each shot carefully, using your storyboard frames. Under
each frame, briefly describe the shot and the principle it is using.
- Using a digital camera, photograph each shot as you have planned it.
- Insert your shots into a PowerPoint document (1 slide per shot).
- Under each shot, identify the principle.
Principles:
The Rule of Thirds
Look Room
Lead Room
Head Room
Diagonal Room
Minimalism
Angled Horizons
Level Horizons
Assessment:
Planning (/5)
Clear and detailed
Photographs(/10)
Effective and clear use of framing principle (/5)
High aesthetic appeal (/3)
Creative and visually interesting (/2)

Composition Exercise 1: Framing
Assessment
Principles Addressed: (-2 marks for each omitted principle)
The Rule of Thirds
Look Room
Lead Room
Head Room
Diagonal Room
Minimalism
Angled Horizons
Level Horizons
Planning (/5)
All 5 Shots:
__ are clearly planned
__ show attention to detail
__ describe the planned shot
__ identify the principle
Photographs(/10)
All shots:
__ show effective and clear use of framing principle (/5)
__ have a high aesthetic appeal (/3)
__ are creative and visually interesting (/2)
Additional Comments:
Total
/15